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mount hi-lift? when putting on the new stabilizer, do you leave the piston compressed all the way or extend it at all?

My cj-5 front end and steering has a mind of its own. After replacing worn tie rod ends and connector arm from pitman to steering knuckle and front end allignment, I figured things would be straight. It still wanders constantly, is very difficult to keep straight, and its like there is no...

the arms to the wipers inside the windshield frame seem to be bending themselves out everytime i run them for about 30 seconds. I bend them back, just for them to work themselves back out of wak and sieze up. Any suggestions or has anyone had this problem? Thanks

I'm doing the brakes on my 79 CJ5. i got new rotors and after romoving the locking hub and getting the old rotor off, i don't understand how to get the hub assembly the the locking hubs bolt to off of the old rotor! Is it all one piece? thanks

I know this has been asked a thousand times, but what kind of rub if any will i get from 32's on a CJ5 with a one inch body lift? I plan on a suspension lift soon but the tires are coming first. thanks

I'm putting on the kentrol sport cage extesion kit or whatever its called in my CJ5, (anyone who has worked with it will know what i mean) Anyhow, does anyone who has installed this have any tips for cutting the notches just right in the kicker bars that connect to the existing roll bar? I'm...

My 79 Cj5 has been sitting idle in the garage for over a year now while i have been doing the body work. Before i start it up this spring for the first time, what are the main maintance issues i need to tackle all around the the vehicle, IE: fluids, plugs, etc. I want to make sure everything is...

I am deciding what suspension lift to get for my CJ5 and it seems that the 4" rough country fits my budget best. Is this a quality product and does anyone have one on their rig? I need a product review. Thanks

Power steering pump trouble I used to be a frequent poster last year when i bought my CJ5, then i had to go to Iraq with the Army national guard in January. I actually saw some broke down CJs in an Iraqi army bone yard over there, I should have parted them out. But now I'm back and in the...

My CJ5, (258 6cyl) has been sitting in pieces for over a year and has not been moved or started in as long. Out of nowhere the power steering pump started leaking, got worse, and eventually dumped all fluid. I just thought it was wierd since it has been doing nothing but sitting. Does this soud...

1042182 I'm looking restore my tan levis edition interior and replace my drivers seat. Any one who has a drivers or passenger seat (no mounting hardware needed) in decent shape let me know. [addsig]

1042244 The piece that extends from the crossmember that the rear body mount attaches to is totally rotted on my 79 cj5. I need to remove this old piece off and spot weld a new one back on before i can replace the body mounts but i don't know if i can find this piece after market or if i...

1042264 I was wondering how much lift I would get with a Cj5, all OEM and what the pros and cons were to add a leaf style lifts[addsig]

1042373 How much stability am i really going to loose if i replace oem o my 79CJ5 with slightly larger shackles (About 1") just to get a moderate lift. I have also heard that changing the shackles is a job that looks easy but really turns into a pain, so what is the easiest way to do it.[addsig]

1042385 Who can think of the most obscure jeep special edition? I got Tuxedo park, Renegade, Golden eagle, laredo, Jamboree, Golden hawk, Rio grande, Sahara, Limited, and who can forget "Super Jeep" with a chrome roll bar and snazzy red white and blue trim ![addsig]

1042527 This is my first project as a Jeeper with my 79CJ5. I am ready to dive but I am not sure what the best order to approach the work is. The list is, Body work (some panel welding, duraglass everywhere else), paint job, shocks, tires, 1" greasable shacks, carb rebuild or replacement...

1043702 The longer shackles work by flattening out your spring therefore raising your ride height. I've seen some pretty bad bump steer and just a terrible ride in general come from shackle lifts. Its just not natural for the springs to be that flat. If you are going to do some serious...

1044546 While working on my rust problem on my corners I contemplated building a drop down style tailgate in my 5 just for the hell of it since i never have my back seat in anyways. I realize that it is not super practical with the soft rear window and all, but it will be different and...

1045040 In the back of this months JP magazine there is a picture and a small write up of an all Jeep junkyard. All it says is the guy who sent the pic in is from Langhorne. Does anyone know anything about this yard o town that lives in Pa? I live In Ohio about 45 min from Pittsburgh. [addsig]

1045878 Has anybody painted diamond steel rockers or corners or seen any painted. I've never really seen it done and thinking about doing it. I Don't really like the stainless look. just wondering if there was any particular reason it is so rare. (or maybe i just haven't looked enough)[addsig]